At Ruff Restoration & Excavation, we provide professional Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) services for the safe, efficient installation of underground utilities with minimal disruption to the surrounding environment. Our experienced team utilizes advanced trenchless technology to install utilities beneath roads, driveways, waterways, landscapes, and other obstacles without the need for extensive surface excavation.


By combining state-of-the-art drilling equipment with careful planning and precise execution, we deliver reliable underground utility solutions for residential, commercial, municipal, and utility projects throughout Michigan. Whether installing fiber optic and telecommunications infrastructure, electrical conduit, natural gas lines, water mains, sewer systems, or other underground utilities, our team is committed to completing every project with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.


Horizontal Directional Drilling offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional open-cut trenching by minimizing restoration requirements, reducing environmental impact, and preserving existing infrastructure. Our skilled operators carefully monitor each bore to ensure proper alignment and installation while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality throughout every phase of the project.


When your project demands precision, reliability, and experienced craftsmanship, trust Ruff Restoration & Excavation to provide complete Horizontal Directional Drilling solutions that keep your utility installation on schedule while minimizing disruption from start to finish.


Services:

  • Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) – Installing underground utilities using trenchless drilling methods that minimize surface disruption while providing accurate, efficient utility placement.
  • Directional Boring – Precision boring beneath roads, driveways, sidewalks, waterways, and landscaped areas without the need for open trench excavation.
  • Utility Conduit Installation – Installing conduit for fiber optic, telecommunications, electrical, gas, and water utility systems using advanced directional drilling techniques.
  • Fiber Optic & Telecommunications Installation – Drilling and placing conduit to support reliable fiber optic and communication network infrastructure.
  • Electrical Utility Installation – Installing underground conduit for primary and secondary electrical systems while reducing impact to surrounding property.
  • Water & Sewer Line Installation – Providing trenchless installation of underground water and sewer lines with minimal disturbance to existing landscapes and infrastructure.
  • Underground Utility Installation – Delivering complete trenchless installation solutions for residential, commercial, municipal, and utility infrastructure projects.


Equipment:

  • Vemeer D10x15 S3 Directional Drills (Mutiple Units)
  • Vermeer D20x22 S3 Directional Drills (Multiple Units)
  • Vermeer D23x30 Directional Drill
  • Vermeer D24x40 S3/ D24x40III Directional Drills (Multiple Units)
  • Vermeer D40x55 S3 Directional Drill
  • HDD Reamers and Pullback Tooling (including 10", 12", 18" Tornado & Specialty Reamers)
  • Advanced DigiTrak and Falcon locating technology

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